One thing that most travelers have in common, regardless of travel style, is that one of the best parts of traveling is learning how to navigate a new city, and losing a sense of direction as a way to discover and stay curious. Wandering the streets of a new environment allows you to take in new surroundings for nothing more than what they have to offer and is one of the most liberating feelings in the world.

I’ve put together my favorite list of places to go for free or super affordable education and professional development. If I know I have a couple of weeks, or even months of downtime, I’ll sign up for a course, download workshop/course materials, or take a class while I’m traveling.